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Mackerel has great commercial importance, valued in traditional Eastern cuisine. It is a small fish, slightly larger than a sardine, with somewhat lighter and extremely oily flesh, rich in Omega 3. It is widely used in preserves and grilled using Japanese techniques.
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General characteristics

A few different species of fish are commonly called mackerel. They are all migratory saltwater fish, forming large schools, occurring at the surface and in mid-water. They feed mainly on sardines.

Location and habitat

General: Brazilian Coast, Northeast Coast, and Southeast Coast

Scientific and other names

Scomber colias